Bird Watching Toronto

Algonquin Park Daytrip

# Algonquin Park Wildlife Adventure There's something special about Algonquin Park. Every visit is different, and that's what keeps us coming back year after year. We've had many amazing wildlife encounters over the years, and every trip has the potential to surprise us. If you've ever dreamed of the possibility to see Moose or Black Bear in the wild, this is the trip for you. Our main goal for the day will be finding Moose and Black Bears while exploring some of Algonquin Park's best wildlife areas. Summer is an excellent time to see Moose feeding along roadsides, ponds, and wetlands. We may encounter cows with calves, or impressive bull Moose already growing their massive velvet antlers. Black Bears are also regularly seen throughout the park at this time of year as they come out to feed on blueberries. For many people, seeing a wild bear for the first time is a life-changing experience. I've spent years working around Black Bears and can honestly say they are fascinating animals that deserve our respect, not our fear. Of course, wildlife is never predictable, and that's part of the adventure. Over the years our Algonquin trips have also produced Algonquin Wolves, River Otters, Beavers, Red Foxes, White-tailed Deer, American Martens, and countless birds. As summer progresses, southbound migrants begin appearing alongside the park's resident species, making for excellent birding as well. One advantage of joining this trip is experience. I have spent a great deal of time in Algonquin Park over the years and stay in contact with people throughout the park who let me know where wildlife has recently been active. Seeing wildlife is all about being in the right place at the right time, and that's exactly what this tour is designed to do. We'll leave Toronto at **7:00 a.m.**, arriving in Algonquin Park around **10:00 a.m.**, giving us late morning and quite a bit of the afternoon to explore while actively looking for wildlife. We'll stop for lunch at the famous Algonquin Visitor Centre, where you can enjoy one of the park's most spectacular panoramic views. Please bring your own lunch and snacks as there is only snacks available at the Visitor's Centre. This is a medium-paced outing with several short walks as we search different habitats throughout the day. We'll take our time whenever we encounter wildlife, giving everyone plenty of opportunities to observe and photograph the animals. While no wildlife sightings can ever be guaranteed, all of the photographs shown on this page were taken on previous trips, and Algonquin Park remains one of Canada's premier destinations for seeing Moose in the wild. ### Important Information • Medium activity level with short walks. • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • Light-coloured clothing is recommended. • Insect Repellant is suggested. ### Meeting Information **Departure:** 7:00 a.m. from Finch Subway Station Passenger Pick Up. Return to Toronto is approximately **7:30 p.m.** ### Included • Transportation • Admission to Algonquin Provincial Park • A full day of guided bird and wildlife viewing ### Cost **$139 per person** Only **3 seats** are available in my vehicle, ensuring a small group experience with plenty of room for everyone and their camera gear. Wildlife can never be guaranteed, but few places in Canada offer better opportunities to see Moose than Algonquin Park. If this is your first visit to Algonquin, I know it won't be your last.

Filming Monarch Butterflies

We are going to film monarch butterflies! Every year, monarch butterflies gather here to prepare for their extraordinary southbound migration to Mexico. Late August is the peak time to see that transition, offering rare opportunities to film colorful close-ups, aerial courtships, and, with some luck, the first signs of their epic mass migration. Other possible sightings include swallows and great blue herons.

Watercolour Painting Meetup

Join us for a relaxed and creative watercolour meetup at a local cafe. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced painter, all skill levels are welcome. Each session will begin with brief introductions, followed by a short overview of watercolour techniques and optional theme ideas to spark inspiration. From there, you’re free to settle in and paint—either alongside the group or in your own corner of the cafe, depending on seating. We’ll wrap up the meetup by coming back together for a casual show-and-tell, where anyone who’d like can share their work. The meetup is free or pay-what-you-like if you bring your own supplies. If you need materials, $5 cash will cover basic watercolour supplies. Please also purchase something from the cafe. To keep things chill, each meetup is limited to 10 attendees. If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others can join. Come unwind, experiment, and connect with others through art.

Kayak on the Humber River & Social!

Meetup Location: 9 Old Mill Rd, M8X 0A5, Down the "Discovery Walks Rd." in Kings Mill Park. Arrive at 10:00am and prepare to be ready to hit the water for 10:30!am. You don't need a kayak or canoe. There are two hour rentals at the Humber River Paddling Centre, Call early to book a spot -**416 - 536-2067 or book mon -line here - https://torontoadventures.ca/** The ultimate escape down the calm meandering waters of the scenic Humber River. Whether you are paddling solo on a SUP , loading up a canoe, or kayaking keep your eyes peeled for beavers, blue herons and deer! Leave the city behind without ever leaving Toronto!

Underwater Rugby Practice and Game

**Welcome to our group! We hope to see you out at the pool soon.** **We have spare gear for you to try the game, so there is no need to buy anything before you try U/W Rugby. Just bring your suit and towel. And your first 2 practices are free!** **In the fall we also play Fridays 8:30-10pm at Riverdale Collegiate Institute pool.** \*Please note: This game requires swimming. While we do have lifeguards, you must be a competent swimmer and comfortable in the water in order to participate. **Looking forward to meeting you and seeing you at the pool,** **Gord**

Toronto Islands

TRAGICALLY HIP Watch Party - FREE Tickets - Doors 6pm.

Living On Video + DJ Lazarus presents Sat Aug 22 - Tragically Hip watch party for their final show. 10 Year Anniversary. NO COVER. GRAB YOUR FREE TICKET: https://tragicallyhipgroundcontrol.eventbrite.ca This is the final show the Tragically Hip ever performed. Sadly, just over a year later Gord Downie passed away from complications due to brain cancer. Let's gather and lift a glass in honour of Gord and watch their final performance together. It's the proper Canadian thing to do. Ground Control has 9 large screens playing the rebroadcast of this momentous concert with a concert style sound system. The venue is fully accessible, some seating is available plus standing areas. Saturday August 22, 2026 TRAGICALLY HIP - 10th Anniversary Final Show Watch Party Ground Control - 1279 Queen St West - Toronto Doors 6pm. Show 7pm. - 19+ Event - NO COVER FREE TICKET: https://tragicallyhipgroundcontrol.eventbrite.ca INVITE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1744717476795253 (Please INVITE your friends) SOCIAL: www.facebook.com/groundcontroltoronto www.facebook.com/livingonvideoclub www.facebook.com/djlazarusrocks www.instagram.com/djlazarusrocks www.twitch.tv/livingonvideoclub www.mixcloud.com/livingonvideo www.twitter.com/djlazarusrocks

Lion’s Head Lookout Hiking Trip

Sunday Nature Leisure Walk in Port Credit (Walk, Talk and Flock)

Hello everyone, **\*\*Kindly Read Carefully\*\*** Please join me and my other groups for a great **Sunday in** **Port Credit.** If you have never been; it's a great place to enjoy the sun, the water, the trees, the flowers, grab a coffee, ice cream, go for a leisure walk by the lake and then enjoy a tasty meal. Port Credit is also known for it's live music and dancing too (Event is both indoor and outdoor) I'm going to show us all around Port Credit, play a couple new ice breaker games and then head to a fun restaurant in the main strip of town with a great dinner menu following the walk. \*The walking portion will be roughly 2 hours with some stops along the way; then we will head for dinner and more mingling. This will be a fun day and evening gang! We will meet at **Star Bucks (111 Lake Shore Rd. West) in Port Credit** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like. This will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves as everyone arrives; then make our way on our small evening adventure through **Port Credit.** More details below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) **Event Details:** Sunday Nature Leisure Walk in Port Credit (Walk, Talk and Flock) -A great day as we explore some of the best area's of Port Credit near the water, board walk and entertainment strip (lots of live music too) -We can stop and rest at different spots, take some lovely scenic photos, group photos and share some laughs together -Play a couple ice breaker games near the beginning as well to help us get to know one another \*A great way to naturally make connections, get some fresh air and enjoy our long weekend together) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only) when you arrive (HST is included) or e transfer in advance to Steveflemming11@gmail.com \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Time and Location: Where to meet us?** We will meet at **Star Bucks (111 Lake Shore Rd. West) in Port Credit** where you are welcome to grab a beverage or pastry if you like. \*Arrive early if you like (however we will meet out front at 4::00 p.m. (we will wait for everyone to arrive until roughly 4:30) Go Train will take you there by Union Station too :) Plenty of parking in that area too- especially near Front Street and the Library :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***Thanks for reading everyone, remember to RSVP and see you real soon!*** :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Hiking at Rouge National Urban Park

Lets hike at Rouge National Urban Park. This is a popular hiking spot close to the city. Pls aim to arrive 12pm. We will wait 15 mins for people to show up and then start walking at 12:15pm. Washrooms may or may not be available. Pls stop at a McD or Tim Hortons before the hike if needed. Meeting Spot - SEE BELOW COMMENTS No TTC access. You must drive or carpool to reach the Meeting Spot. Distance: 6 to 9km (we will adjust the distance based on weather and how much energy we have that day). Difficulty: Mostly Easy but some uphill and downhill. Carpool: Post in comments if offering/requesting carpool. 💬 **Stay Connected:** ***Join Whatsapp Group - [CLICK HERE](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflzD3fDrU5sLARAT5yDF3OhEu3Vj-2P7ci8mP5FYX46rt1NQ/viewform)*** ***Follow on Instagram - [CLICK HERE](https://www.instagram.com/tam.club/)*** **Event Fee\*** Free if you RSVP before Aug9 $2 if you RSVP on/after Aug10 **Cash** \- In person when you arrive at event **Etransfer** themoja@outlook.com --> use password **meetup** **Credit Card** - [Pay via Stripe](https://buy.stripe.com/bJeeVd3li4Cq3rS7Gh0oM00)

Hike & Swim the Grotto at Bruce Peninsula National Park

**Please note the only way to register for this adventure is on [our website.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/hike-swim-grotto)** We're doing a day trip to one of the most spectacular locations in Ontario: the Bruce Peninsula National Park. This area is full of unique, dramatic landscapes with stark cliffs and views over the enormous Georgian Bay. We'll be tackling a moderately difficult 8.5km hike through some of the most incredible summer scenery in Ontario. We're starting the day off by visiting the Grotto, perhaps the most famous natural spot in the province. We'll hike through the forest then along the beach, ending up at the incredible rock formations and crystal clear waters of the Grotto. Here we'll stop for lunch, taking in the incredible views and turquoise water before hiking on to the backcountry Stormhaven Campsite. On the way we'll cross pebble beaches, forest trails and unreal views of Lake Huron before coming back the way we came. **Please note that self drivers will need to purchase a permit for parking.** **Highlights** **Visit the Grotto:** Explore Ontario’s most famous natural landmark, where striking limestone cliffs meet crystal-clear turquoise waters. **Hike Pebble Beaches:** Walk across rugged shoreline beaches and forested trails that lead to the remote Stormhaven backcountry campsite. **Views of Georgian Bay:** Take in sweeping panoramas of cliffs and open water, with autumn colours adding even more drama to the landscape. **Event cost: $70+HST (for explorer members) - $70 optional transport available.** **Register [here.](https://www.wildernessunion.com/adventures/hike-swim-grotto)** **About Wilderness Union** Wilderness Union is deliberate about building an outdoors community that connects you to the life-changing magic of the outdoors and helps you find your people. Members range from 20-40 years old. The group is a mix of GTA locals and newcomers to Toronto from within Canada and abroad. Attendance numbers on Meetup don't reflect our actual event attendance - we typically have 15-20 community members at each event. Large enough that there's someone new to meet but small enough that it's not overwhelming! ***Learn more at our website [www.wildernessunion.com](https://www.wildernessunion.com/)***

Last Minute Club - Nature Lovers Alaska

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I have amazing pricing and a cruise with 7 ports and scenic cruising. Call me at (905) 471 7843 to get onboard! **ALASKA IS AFFORDABLE!!!!! WOW** **INSIDE GROUP CABIN $633.68 + Tax/Port 450.15 = $1083.83** **OCEAN VIEW CABIN $866.94 + Tax/Port $450.15 = $1317.09** **BALCONY $2357.19 + Tax/Port $450.15 =** **$2807.34** AUGUST 24 -31 2026 **If you are a teacher and book make sure to tell me so you can register for extra 5% Savings off these prices.** **All in CRUISE including AIR!** **Inside - $2248.75!!!** **Ocean - $2482.01!!!** **Balcony-$3972.26** **SOLO CABINSS WOW SUCH A DEAL!** **SOLO INSIDE $1717.51 Port and Tax** **SOLO OCEAN $1840.14 Port and Tax** **SOLO BALCONY $$$$$** I have chosen a route with all my favourite Alaska Ports. What to do in Alaska? Hiking, Whale Watching, Helicopter to a Glacier, Salmon Bake, Kayaking, Mount Roberts Tramway, Lumberjack Show, Glacier Trekking, Boat Cruise, bear viewing and birding, visit the old brothels now turned into Saloons - the Red Onion being one of the most famous... and so so much more. **INCREDIBLE ITINERARY!** **VANCOUVER August 24 4:00pm** **INSIDE PASSAGE August 25 Scenic Cruising - Can you spot a whale?** **KETCHIKAN August 26 7:00am to 4:00pm** **JUNEAU August 27 9:00am to 9:00pm** **SKAGWAY August 28 7:00am to 7:30pm** **ICY STRAIGHT POINT August 29 7:00am to 6:30pm** **CRUISE THE HUBBARD GLACIER August 30 7:00am to 7:30pm** **WHITTIER August 31 7:30am** Optional Group Hotel in Vancouver pre cruise and stay after for 1-2 n nights in Anchorage. You will be transfering to Whittier for a flight at the Anchorage Airport. **MORE INFO** Are you a solo traveler and want your own cabin? The cost of the cruise and air is a ridiculous amazing deal. Cruising for the first time? Dip your toe in the water and check out this one week cruise. Want to make new friends? Need a roommate? Don't miss out! (905) 471 7843 Deposit $175.00 fully refundable Final Payment April 26 2026 CALL ME AT (905) 471 7843 TO DEPOSIT Flights available from anywhere in Canada and the U.S You are able to fly in up to two days before or after Flight Pricing $1162.92 Lock it in now - can change at any time - NO MONEY DOWN ON THE FLIGHT - HOLD UNTIL FINAL PAYMENT Toronto to Vancouver Anchorage Alaska to Toronto **MORE AT SEA PERKS INCLUDED** Inside Cabin 2 Perks Ocean View Cabin and above 4 perks. Package A Free M0RE AT SEA Beverage or Soda Package \* 21and younger only Premium Beverage Package\* Gratuities extra Ultimate Specialty Dining Package - 2 Dinner \* Gratuities extra (Balcony 3 Dinner) $50.00 US Shore Excursion Package per cabin per port = 7 Ports = up to $350.00 U.S. total Internet Package - 150 Minutes per Person Or Package B Free at Sea Perks $100.00 US On Board Credit per cabin $50.00 US Shore Excursion Package per cabin per port 7 Ports = 7 x $50.00 U.S. = $350.00 U.S Internet Package - 150.00 minutes per person 10 Professional Photo Package per cabin Hope you can join us for this incredible vacation  20percent Gratuity on Dining and Beverage Package Staff Gratuity not included **CANCELLATION:POLICY - Days to Voyage** 119 to 91 Days - 25% Penalty 90 - 61 Days Days -50% Penalty 60- 31 Days -75% Penalty 30 Days or less 100% Penalty. **FLIGHT** NOTE You can fly up to 2 days pre and or post - Once you make payment for your flight on November 22 no changes can be made to your flight schedule. You will receive your flight 30 + days before the cruise Any questions please call me at (905) 471 7843 LeeAnn Jensen is affiliated with Nexion Canada, ULC 380 Wellington Street, Tower B, 6th Floor, London, ON N6A 5B5 HQ Phone # 519.660.6966 TICO Registration # 1549342 **BOOKING** I need Credit Card and Expiry and 3 Digit Code Name as it appears on your Passport Mailing Address Phone Number Date of Birth All Information is private and not shared INSURANCE IS Highly Recommended - I will provide more details Hope you can join us for this incredible vacation \* 20 Gratuity on Dining and Beverage Package Staff Gratuity approximately not included $20.00 Questions on the above? Call me at (905) 471 7843 * No charge to hold your flight - flight can be cancelled up to final payment April 26 with no penalty. There are no changes to the flight for any reason once your flight has been paid in full. You would go through your insurance if you are cancelling. * Specialized flights now available - ask me for details! Please make sure you are fully insured - ask me for details. You need a Passport with minimum 6 months remaining from date of arrival. Norwegian Jade Prices/itinerary can change any time. WHITE TRAIL PASS SKAGWAY ALASKA - RAILROAD FROM THE YUKON The White Trail Pass travels up to 3000 feet in just 20 miles - you will experience wildlife = cliff hanging turns - tunnels - and numerous bridges and trestles. Built in 1898 during the Gold Rush. I think it is one of my favourite cruise experiences of any cruise I have done. See pictures below.